Hell and High Water (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Hell and High Water is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 103 minutes. “29 men and one woman ... in the captive world of a submarine !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A privately-financed scientist and his colleagues hire an ex-Navy officer to conduct an Alaskan submarine expedition in order to prevent a Red Chinese anti-American plot that may lead to World War III. Mixes deviously plotted schoolboy fiction with submarine spectacle and cold war heroics.
Who’s in it. Hell and High Water stars Richard Widmark as Capt. Adam Jones, Bella Darvi as Denise Montel, Victor Francen as Prof. Montel and Cameron Mitchell as 'Ski' Brodski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hell and High Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell and High Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell and High Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell and High Water (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell and High Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell and High Water worth watching?
- Hell and High Water holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell and High Water?
- Hell and High Water stars Richard Widmark, Bella Darvi, Victor Francen, Cameron Mitchell and Gene Evans.
- When was Hell and High Water released?
- Hell and High Water was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.